SURPRICE RENT A CAR CAR RENTAL REVIEWS IN ITALY

Very good.

I was not happy with the return process. Maybe it’s because I have an Italian driver’s license, but picking up the car wasn’t an issue. Just firmly refuse when they try to push their insurance, and make sure your credit card has a chip. One time I didn’t have a chipped card, and they forced me to buy their insurance.
Previously, returning the car at their location had always been smooth, but this time it made me furious! The car was parked under a tree, so there were some bird droppings and leaves on it. The inspector kept saying 'too dirty, too dirty!' and told me I had to pay a cleaning fee! I asked if 5 euros would be enough, and he said it would definitely be more. I was so angry right then!
I said, isn’t it normal for the car to get dirty when driving? Don’t you clean it before handing it over to the next customer? He pointed to the dust on the car and said that kind of dirt was acceptable. I was so frustrated!
Then I took out a bottle of leftover mineral water, poured it on the car, and used some tissues to wipe it! Even the shuttle bus driver nearby couldn’t stand it. After I wiped it twice, the inspector finally said 'va bene, va bene,' meaning it was fine.
I just wanted to write this to remind everyone: pay for what you’re supposed to, but don’t give them a cent more than necessary!

This place is a scam. Let me warn you. 1. Even if you buy your own insurance, they force you to purchase their expensive insurance (200-300 euros); 2. They confiscate your passport and credit card; 3. The staff is very rude; 4. The car provided was not the one I reserved and was dirty (see picture), it was old and filthy with bird droppings all over the trunk, and the staff couldn't care less; 5. They trap you when returning the car, asking me to pay for small dents and scratches from previous users; 6. They especially target foreigners, if you don't speak Italian, they will scam you in various ways; 7. I have lost a lot of money to this scam, and I saw other foreigners facing the same issues, arguing was useless.

The staff was so approchble, polite, clear,efficient and multilingual. Fantastic customer service. Paperwork was quickly done.We did not wait long time.Maybe max 15min.

The platform is very easy to be used. I forgot to attivate the Price protector therefore cannot comment.

Very quick

The location was extremely difficult to find, and it was impossible to get in touch with them, which wasted a lot of time. There were hidden charges as well. Overall, it was a terrible experience. The rental spot was very hard to locate, and there was no shuttle service. When I called local customer service, they spoke in rapid Italian, and later on, the phone line became unreachable. I had to rely on Google Maps and drag my heavy suitcase to find the place myself. Because of being late, I was charged extra fees, and I couldn't get the car model I originally chose. In summary, the experience was awful—I'll definitely opt for a big-name rental company in the future.

They forced me to buy insurance, saying they would cancel the booking if I refused. I had no choice but to comply because being in such a remote area without a car would be very inconvenient. Initially, they told me the insurance would cost an additional 19 euros per day, but when I paid with my card, it turned out to be 27 euros per day. When I questioned why the price was higher than the agreed 19 euros, they claimed there had been a mistake and that the card charge was correct. Beware of this!

The staff's English is very good.

The service attitude was extremely poor, the waiting time was very long, and the staff were slow and inefficient. When returning the car, I waited for more than half an hour, but no one came to assist. I communicated with the staff, mentioning that I needed to catch a flight and hoped they could expedite the process, but the staff rudely told me that missing the flight was my problem and that I should have allowed enough time for the car return. I had already waited for more than half an hour; how much more time is considered sufficient? This was the worst car rental experience I've ever had abroad. Additionally, when I picked up the car, it had long scratches and dents. I mentioned this to the staff, who said it was fine, and I did not record it, assuming they had. However, they hadn’t noted it either. When returning the car, they tried to blame me for the scratches. Thankfully, I had purchased full insurance, so they stopped arguing when they saw my coverage. If not, it would have been another hassle. I highly do not recommend this car rental company! Regarding insurance: although the rental fee seems cheap, buying full insurance on-site is double the price compared to purchasing it online. I didn't buy it online and regretted it greatly.

The service attitude was extremely poor, and the waiting time was very long. The staff were slow and inefficient. When returning the car, I waited for over half an hour and no one came to assist. When I communicated with the staff that I had to catch a flight and hoped for quicker service, they rudely told me that missing my flight was my problem and that I should have allocated enough time for returning the car. Come on, I already waited for more than half an hour, how much more time is considered sufficient? This was the worst car rental experience I've had overseas, bar none. Additionally, when I picked up the car, there were long scratches and dents. When I mentioned the condition of the vehicle, the staff said it didn't matter. I was a bit careless and didn't document it, but it turned out the rental company didn't note it either. When I returned the car, they claimed the car body was damaged. Fortunately, I had purchased full insurance, and when they checked my insurance details, they stopped talking. Otherwise, I likely would have had to argue endlessly. In short, I highly do not recommend this car rental company! Regarding insurance: although this rental company has cheap rental fees, buying full insurance on site is twice the price compared to buying it online. I didn't buy insurance online, which turned out to be a costly mistake.

Satisfied.

I was fined 200 euros for being late by an hour, and 325 euros because the car window was smashed. It's important to be aware of differences in spending habits, charging methods, and cultural practices. In short, ask more questions, verify details, as unexpected situations can happen anytime.

From the moment I arrived at the rental company to return the car, I knew it was going to be trouble. The staff member, an Indian guy, took a large flashlight and started inspecting, claiming there was a scratch on the front bumper and asked me to provide the pick-up video. I said they should check their own footage, and after reviewing their video, they admitted the scratch was an old issue. Then they turned to the windshield, saying there were tiny sand marks. This is ridiculous—the car has 80,000 kilometers on it, and the video they took when handing the car over was so blurry that no damage could be discerned. Basically, if you don't buy their insurance, they'll look for reasons to charge you. I told them I had purchased comprehensive insurance on the platform and just asked them to proceed with the damage assessment and generate the bill. The staff member said it was too late to provide a quote and promised to send it via email the next morning. Four days after returning the car, there has been no update on the damage assessment. It's infuriating. I reported all these issues to Zuzuche, but they've been utterly unresponsive. They only sent a text saying I’ll be compensated about 80 yuan. What does this even cover? In conclusion, this company is nothing but fraudulent. It all boils down to the rental price being too cheap—a bait to lure you into booking, and then they push high-priced insurance or scam you on vehicle damage if you don't buy. Zuzuche, this is goodbye. Your platform is far inferior compared to others. I'm done with you.

They aggressively pushed insurance at the beginning, even though I already purchased full coverage through Zuzuche. It took half an hour before they handed over the car. Upon return, they claimed a minor scratch, which was disputed, and charged me 325 euros for damages. Since I had a flight to catch, I couldn't argue with them further and had to leave. I didn’t receive any written damage report; they said they would email it to me. Strongly do not recommend using this company!

Excellent service.

This is a dishonest company that sets traps throughout the process to make you fall into them. Fortunately, I bought full insurance from Zuzuche, so I wasn't worried, but it was still bothersome dealing with these people. They will tirelessly pitch their insurance to you and often use phrases like 'the police will do this or that' to scare you. If you don't buy their insurance, they will charge a 1200 Euro deposit on your card as a 'purchase' rather than a 'pre-authorization'. We recorded the entire car pickup process, but at return, they still tried to make us sign a damage report for an old scratch the size of a fingernail on the wheel hub. We argued for an hour and refused to sign, finally achieving justice. Even so, the deposit was not refunded until two months later after communication through Zuzuche's customer service. Although we did not incur any losses, we were very disappointed with how Italians treat tourists. We will be more cautious next time we visit.

Because the card I brought was not a chip card, the rental company forced me to purchase full insurance, which cost nearly 400 euros. Although it was partly my fault, the company was completely inflexible. Additionally, this company often does not provide the reserved car model and asks for extra payment. Overall, the service was mediocre.

Picking up the car was extremely difficult. After multiple communications with the Zuzuche service specialist, who also communicated with the rental company, we couldn’t locate the shuttle bus. The service specialist suggested I take a taxi to look for the pickup point. The taxi driver drove around the airport for a long time, asking people for directions, and after much effort, we finally found the pickup location. Once there, I was told I couldn’t pick up the car because I didn’t have an international driving license. Later they said I could pick up the car but would need to pay over 200 euros because I lacked the international license. After contacting the Zuzuche service specialist again and receiving their help, I was finally able to get the car. The original plan was to pick up the car at 8 AM, but I didn’t get it until after 10 AM. It turns out this company shares the same office space with a 24-hour rental company.

Before picking up the car, you can contact them via WhatsApp. They will send pictures to guide you to the shuttle bus location at Bari Airport. Upon arrival, the customer service is very good. They also offer to upgrade to full insurance on-site. I spent around 250 euros for four days. It's not cheap, but in Europe, it's better to pay for peace of mind.

The service was fine, and I met a Pakistani brother.